His first album, A Whisper and a Sigh was recorded during the summer of 2002. He won the cqfd prize in 2003, rewarding the best french revelation. After this album was released, he constructed a new four piece band. In April 2005 he released his second album Someday We will Foresee Obstacles. It is a mixture of folk and of melancholic pop, his music combines slow melodys with acoustic instruments, it does not however forget its roots of electronic music.
Perhaps one of his most popular American songs is "To All Of You" which was featured in the senior prom episode of the FOX teenage drama the O.C.
His third album, 'Ghost Days', was released on 18 January 2008.
Middle Class Men
Syd Matters Lyrics
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Mellow deeds
Working class men
Were busy kids
If I were a fighter
I could choose a side
But I'm not quite sure
Who's wrong and who's right Sleepless children
Dying seeds
Middle class men
Are oldre kids
If I were a fighter
I could get up and fight
But I'm just a sleeper
Sleeping tight
Why would you believe me
when I don't trust myself (sûr!!!)
I thought we could grow all happy
I should have known your self
I've lost my road
Cos I left the path
Some time ago
The song "Middle Class Men" by Syd Matters talks about the confusion and uncertainty of the singer when it comes to taking a stand on societal issues. The song opens with the lines, "Sleepless children, mellow deeds, working class men were busy kids." The lyrics suggest that the working class men have been conditioned to work hard and that their children often suffer as a result. The lyrics "sleepless children, dying seeds" highlight this point of view.
The next verse talks about the middle class men, who the singer suggests are "older kids" with the same level of uncertainty and confusion as the singer, despite their relatively stable socio-economic position. The lyrics "If I were a fighter, I could get up and fight, but I'm just a sleeper sleeping tight" shows the lack of motivation to fight or take a stand for what they believe in. The last verse emphasizes this sense of confusion and loss of direction in the singer's life. The line "Why would you believe me when I don't trust myself?" shows that the singer is struggling to find a sense of self-belief and confidence in his abilities.
In summary, "Middle Class Men" is a commentary on the struggles of people to make sense of the world and find their place in it. It highlights the confusion and frustration that many people feel when trying to navigate complex societal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleepless children
Children who are having difficulty sleeping
Mellow deeds
Actions done in a relaxed and gentle manner
Working class men
Men who belong to the working class
Were busy kids
Were children who were always occupied with tasks
If I were a fighter
If I was someone who actively engaged in battles
I could choose a side
I would be able to pick which side to support
But I'm not quite sure
But I am uncertain
Who's wrong and who's right
On which side the fault lies
Sleepless children
Children who are having difficulty sleeping
Dying seeds
Seeds that are no longer viable and cannot grow
Middle class men
Men who belong to the middle class
Are older kids
Are adults who still possess child-like qualities
If I were a fighter
If I was someone who actively engaged in battles
I could get up and fight
I would be able to rise and confront the challenge
But I'm just a sleeper
But I am someone who is simply asleep
Sleeping tight
Sleeping deeply and without disturbance
Why would you believe me
Why should you trust my words or actions
when I don't trust myself (sûr!!!)
If I myself am unsure or dubious
I thought we could grow all happy
I believed that our growth and experiences would be positive
I should have known your self
I should have been more familiar with your true nature
I've lost my road
I have deviated from the correct path
Cos I left the path
Because I wandered away from it
Some time ago
Quite a while in the past
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@AllisonGhost
"Middle Class Men"
Sleepless children
Mellow deeds
Working class men
Were busy kids
If I were a fighter
I could choose a side
But I'm not quite sure
Who's wrong and who's right
Sleepless children
Dying seeds
Middle class men
Are older kids
If I were a fighter
I could get up and fight
But I'm just a sleeper
Sleeping tight
Why would you believe me
When I don't trust myself
I thought we could grow all happy
I should have known your self
But I've lost my road
Cos I left the path
Some time ago
@AllisonGhost
"Middle Class Men"
Sleepless children
Mellow deeds
Working class men
Were busy kids
If I were a fighter
I could choose a side
But I'm not quite sure
Who's wrong and who's right
Sleepless children
Dying seeds
Middle class men
Are older kids
If I were a fighter
I could get up and fight
But I'm just a sleeper
Sleeping tight
Why would you believe me
When I don't trust myself
I thought we could grow all happy
I should have known your self
But I've lost my road
Cos I left the path
Some time ago
@CasperHouse15997
They're so talented, i love every song
@DanteSparda-wo7ls
Powerful in every way imaginable
@oneinthebillion6724
Thank you Syd Matters
@ann6303
This whole album is gold ❤
@boyzonly5143
This whole album feels nostalgic
@ezioauditoredafirenze5003
Great band
Great music
@hectormacedonio4935
Beautiful -
@dsn3001
I love the part starting from 3:40
@boyzonly5143
I love the part starting from 0:00